sf wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:31:07 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
>
>> George Leppla wrote:
>>> "brooklyn1" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> "George Leppla" wrote:
>>>>> I agree. In the cause of limiting litter, I'd like to see a 5 cent
>>>>> tax on
>>>>> every Styrofoam cup.
>>>> How would an added tax curtail littering? That's just a price
>>>> increase... there'd be no incentive other than to litter more...
>>>> because you were forced to pay more, therefore let the gubermint
>>>> stupidity create litter picker jobs paid for with more tax dollars.
>>>> When there is a deposit there is an incentive to return the item.
>>>
>>> My thought was that if each cup cost 5 cents more, many places would
>>> replace Styrofoam cups with paper/cardboard which are more biodegradable
>>> and recyclable.
>>>
>> In Massachusetts (aka Taxachusetts) there is a meals tax. As of August
>> 1st it's 6.5%. So, soft drinks purchased at a fountain are already
>> taxed. I have not seen Styrofoam cups in a LONG time - at least in
>> places where you fill your own cup. It is not an incentive to not
>> litter. People who litter will always litter.
>>
>>
> I, personally, like the switch from styrofoam to paper. The goal is
> not to create more landfills. I also think biodegradable is a good
> because some people will always treat their surroundings like a big
> garbage can and leave it to others to pick up after them.
>
Whenever I do see styrofoam I just have to shake my head. There is
really no reason for it anymore. The only place I can recall seeing it
recently is at the car dealership - where they have the self serve
coffee - like a Keurig type machine. Oh, and there is a grocery store I
go to on occasion which has the same set up.

Tracy